Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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Moving freely between WLAN access points
802.11 wireless stations frequently move from one wireless AP to another within the same Extended Service Set. See why this process can be transparent or frustratingly disruptive. Tip
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Wireless LANs meet needs for compliance
Encryption with WPA and authentication make data secure for HIPAA and SOX compliance. The real risk might be the employee with a mobile device. Article
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ReefEdge cuts staff, reworks strategy
The wireless LAN security and management vendor has trimmed its staff and is reworking its strategy, the latest sign that the WLAN market could be moving toward a dramatic consolidation. Article
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Clothing firm likes fit of nonstandard VoWi-Fi QoS
For one clothing retailer, a nonstandard approach was the best choice for ensuring voice quality over a wireless LAN, but experts disagree on whether 802.11e should be the default approach for VoWi-Fi QoS. Article
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Cisco employs AirDefense to monitor WLAN airwaves
Cisco has partnered with AirDefense to make it easier for enterprises to monitor for wireless LAN attacks and rogue access points. Article
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Wireless for redundancy
Implementing a wireless network is usually done for the sake of mobility, but why not consider it for redundancy? Tip
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Remote WLAN management hits the runway
The hottest trend in fashion? Remote WLAN management. A San Diego design firm learned how it could manage its New York wireless network without an on-site admin. Article
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Expert claims Wi-Fi is far from dead
Fixed wireless broadband is on the rise, and WiMax, the standardized version of fixed wireless broadband, will be available in some areas this year. With a theoretical range of 30 miles and a throughput of 72 Mbps, 802.16e-based chipsets are expected... Interview
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Locking down wireless hot spots with 802.1X
Hot spots can increase business productivity, but careless use can lead to corporate resource compromise. Tip